Immigration

We have set out below our average fee estimates for some of the most common types of applications.

These fees are calculated by reference to our hourly rates which vary depending on the experience of the lawyer carrying out the work. They typically range between £400 for a Partner, £320 - £275 for a solicitor and £198 for work carried out by a paralegal.

The people working on your case and how that impacts the fee estimate will always be discussed with you at the outset of any matter. Please note our fees exclude VAT.

The precise cost will depend on the particular circumstances of your case. Where the application is relatively straightforward it is likely that the fees will be at the lower end of the relevant spectrum. Where there are complicating factors, the fees may reach or in some cases exceed the upper end.

Disbursements (not included in costs set out above)

Disbursements are costs that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

The costs quoted here do not include:

• Any Home Office and official fees for making the application. These vary depending on the type of application you are making.
• Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal.
• Fees of independent expert witnesses where required.
• Interpreter fees which vary depending on what language you speak, and the amount of time spent by the interpreter. If you do have a someone who can translate for you there may be no need to instruct an interpreter.
• Official translation fees which vary depending on the language and the number of documents requiring translation.

What services are included

The work will involve:

• Discussing your circumstances in detail and advising on the Immigration Rules and your eligibility in relation to the relevant application
• considering whether any other options are available to you
• completing the application documentation
• providing you with a comprehensive checklist outlining what documents are required in support of your application
• reviewing supporting documentation provided by you and advising if additional evidence is required*
• preparing a covering letter containing legal submissions in support of your application and submitting the application on your behalf
• preparing further template documentation where required
• coordinating Home Office application appointments where necessary
• liaising with the Home Office in relation to your application if the need arises
• giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

*the time this will take depends on the number of documents, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain any missing documents.

Factors that could make a case more complicated

The following are examples of issues that may impact on the cost:

• The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider.
• Whether you have had a previous adverse immigration matter, such as a visa refusal.
• Which language(s) you speak.
• Whether you are applying with dependants and the number of dependants involved.
• How easily you are able to provide all of the supporting evidence.
• How clearly you meet the eligibility criteria for the relevant application.
• The urgency of your case.
• In relationship cases, where you are not married or where there are stepchildren.

How long will my application take?

We will normally be able to submit most types of application within 2 weeks of instruction provided we have received all the necessary documentation, however in urgent cases we can make an application more quickly.

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. However, the current processing times can be found on the Home Office website.

Please note the anticipated number of hours and fees are estimates based the average cost in previous cases we have dealt with. All applications are likely to vary and of course, we can give you a more accurate estimate once we have more information about your specific case.

OUR SERVICES	FIXED FEES RANGE	HOURLY RATES
CONSULTATION/ ADVICE (FACE TO FACE / IN PERSON)	FREE	FREE
NATURALISATRION	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
REGISTRATION OF A MINOR (ENTITLEMENT)	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
REGISTRATION OF A MINOR (DISCRETIONARY)	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
OVERSEAS BRITISH PASSPORT APPLICATIONS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1200 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
LONG RESIDENCE (ILR)	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
POINT BASED ILR	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
SETTLEMENT-PROTECTION ROUTE – 5-YEAR VISA TO ILR	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
OTHER SETTLEMENT ROUTES	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT

IN COUNTRY SPOUSE VISA APPLICATION	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
IN COUNTRY SPOUSE VISA EXTENSION	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
IN COUNTRY UNMARRIED PARTNER VISA APPLICATION	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
FURTHER LEAVE TO REMAIN FLR(FP), (HRO) - INITIAL APPLICATIONS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
EXTENSION OF DISCRETIONARY LEAVE	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
APPLICATIONS OUTSIDE THE IMMIGRATION RULES	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
ENTRY CLEARANCE APPLICATIONS - SPOUSE, FIANCÉ AND UNMARRIED PARTNER CHILD SETTLEMENT	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
ENTRY CLEARANCE ADULT DEPENDENT RELATIVE SETTLEMENT	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
EEA SETTLEMENT OR PRE SETTLEMENT STATUS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
GRADUATE VISA	FROM £500 + VAT - £1200 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
PBS DEPENDENT	FROM £500 + VAT - £1200 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
SKILLED WORKER VISA	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
GLOBAL TALENT VISA	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
STUDENT VISA	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
VISITOR VISA	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT

APPEALS & REVIEW

ENTRY CLEARANCE APPEALS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
IN COUNTRY APPEALS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
EEA APPEALS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
DEPORTATION APPEALS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
PAP	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
JUDICIAL REVIEW	FROM £1000 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
BAIL APPLICATIONS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT